Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 7
Rudra-śānti (रुद्रशान्ति)
सावित्री गोचरे चैवमेकैकस्तु चतुर्विधः सिद्धाद्यंशकमाख्यास्ये येन मन्त्रःसुसिद्धिदः
sāvitrī gocare caivamekaikastu caturvidhaḥ siddhādyaṃśakamākhyāsye yena mantraḥsusiddhidaḥ
Demikianlah, berkenaan gocara (lingkungan penerapan) bagi Sāvitrī (Gāyatrī), setiap amalan adalah empat jenis. Aku akan menerangkan bahagian-bahagian bermula dengan ‘siddhi’, yang dengannya mantra menjadi pemberi pencapaian yang sempurna.
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Framework for organizing Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī japa-prayoga by gocara (sphere of application) and fourfold practice-types, leading to mantra-siddhi.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Sāvitrī-gocara: Fourfold practice and siddhy-aṅśa outline","lookup_keywords":["sāvitrī","gāyatrī","gocara","caturvidha","mantra-siddhi"],"quick_summary":"The verse announces a structured, fourfold classification of Sāvitrī practice by gocara and introduces a breakdown of ‘siddhi’ components. It functions as a roadmap for a procedural section aimed at reliable mantra-accomplishment."}
Concept: Mantra-sādhana requires classification (bheda) and correct application-sphere (gocara) to mature into siddhi.
Application: Before japa, determine the intended gocara (aim/context) and follow the prescribed fourfold regimen and its aṅgas rather than performing undifferentiated repetition.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Gayatri/Savitri-Mantra Siddhi and Japa-Prayoga)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sādhaka seated in japa posture before a small fire-lamp, with a teacher indicating four columns on a manuscript labeled as fourfold gocara-practice; the sun-disc of Savitṛ subtly appears above as the mantra’s deity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Savitṛ as radiant sun-disc above, sādhaka in meditation with japa-mālā, guru pointing to palm-leaf showing fourfold divisions, stylized lotus motifs, serene temple interior","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, central Savitṛ-sun halo with gold leaf, sādhaka below with mālā and manuscript, ornate frame, four small panels symbolizing the fourfold practice, rich devotional glow","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean instructional layout: guru and student, manuscript with four headings, subtle icon of sun for Sāvitrī, fine detailing of mālā and āsana, calm scholarly tone","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate study circle, illuminated manuscript with four-part table, sādhaka with rosary, sun motif in margin, detailed textiles and architecture, refined palette"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चैवम् = च एवम्। एकैकस् तु = एकैकः तु (विसर्ग-लोपः)। सिद्धाद्यंशकम् = सिद्ध-आद्य-अंशकम्। मन्त्रःसुसिद्धिदः = मन्त्रः सु-सिद्धि-दः (विसर्ग-सन्धिः)।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 324 (Sāvitrī-mantra prayoga and siddhi-ganana sequence)
FAQs
It introduces a technical framework for Sāvitrī (Gāyatrī) mantra-practice: its gocara (sphere of application) is treated as fourfold, and the text will next enumerate the ‘siddhi’-beginning components that make the mantra fully efficacious.
By classifying mantra practice into systematic categories (gocara and fourfold divisions) and promising a stepwise account of components leading to siddhi, it exemplifies the Agni Purana’s handbook-style coverage of applied ritual science alongside its many other disciplines.
It frames Sāvitrī-japa as a disciplined, correctly-applied sādhanā: when practiced with the stated components, the mantra becomes ‘su-siddhi-da’—capable of yielding reliable spiritual accomplishment and merit through proper method rather than mere recitation.